Philadelphia to Detroit Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the PhiladelphiaDetroit corridor. Updated daily.

⚠ US-CA Tariff ImpactCapacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.87/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.82/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Philadelphia-Detroit is a strong eastbound return lane with moderate seasonal demand in May. Capacity tightens as regional distribution increases post-spring, supporting modest rate appreciation.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Mid-range carrier availability typical for this corridor; sufficient capacity but selective pricing power for quality carriers on preferred departure windows.

🇨🇦 US-Canada Tariff Alert

This corridor crosses the US-Canada border. 25–35% tariffs on non-USMCA goods are in effect. Verify USMCA compliance before tendering and expect border delay variability.

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